Barnabas Tharmr // Krark, the Thumbless (Commander)

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Michael Celani
Oct 17, 2025
No, Typed Partners Are Not Good For Commander
With the special partner types coming in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Secret Lairs, Michael Celani wants to know: Do we really need this?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Krark's Thumb
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Stitch in Time
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Grapeshot
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Gambit
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Chance Encounter
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Twinning Staff
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Opt
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Snap
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Okaun, Eye of Chaos
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Edgar, King of Figaro
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mutalith Vortex Beast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Minotaur
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Creepy Doll
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Kaboomist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Gut Shot
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Invoke Calamity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Expedite
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Impulse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mogg Salvage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Search
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Battle Hymn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mana Clash
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Overmaster
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Epic Experiment
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mind's Desire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Game of Chaos
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Squee's Revenge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Warp World
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Eruption
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Spreading Insurrection
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Ignite Memories
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Bonus Round
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Heat Shimmer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Relay
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Game
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Thieves' Auction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Boompile
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mirror March
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Possibility Storm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Dual Casting
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bomb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Grip of Chaos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Forger's Foundry
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy